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sling diaries | community

sling diaries | community

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Wow.  6 months and my last Sakura Bloom Sling Diaries entry.  On one hand, the time has flown by.  On the other hand, my time as a Sling Diariest marks my time here in the Boston area: Pittsburgh feels so far away.  With my last entry, I’ve...
the beauty of wood / wood watches by JORD

the beauty of wood / wood watches by JORD

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Growing up, one of my favorite things to do was work in my dad’s woodworking shop in our basement.  He had a little desk for my sisters and I, where he would keep a bucket of scrap wood.  We’d paint and glue whatever we could — he still has...
Sling Diaries | on celebration

Sling Diaries | on celebration

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I’ll just be real: celebrating anything over 4 hours of sleep in a row is what I rejoice in these days.  Exhaustion and mom-guilt get the best of me often when it comes to truly celebrating moments. I find it easy to celebrate the things you’d maybe expect...
Sling Diaries | transformation

Sling Diaries | transformation

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trans·for·ma·tion noun a thorough or dramatic change in one’s appearance, form, etc. Most of us don’t go through life making drastic transformations overnight–growth is a process whether it is growing tall or wide.  Change is often subtle and slow:...
Sling Diaries | on laughter

Sling Diaries | on laughter

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I often think of laughter as a distant memory or an old friend.  I look back on it fondly, missing its authentic sound and voice.  I never forget, but as time goes on, the small details lose clarity. What exactly did her voice sound like? That door was what shade of...